I have to let you in on a little secret:  I really, really, really, strongly dislike fall.  I mean, it acts as the bridge between the end of summer and the beginning of the cold, dark, dismal winter.  The days get shorter; the temperatures begin to drop...

Thankfully, though, there are *some* things I love about fall.  Things like cuddling by a roaring fireplace, sipping hot apple cider, and comfort foods that touch your heart as they fill your belly.  One such favorite food for me is the salted caramel apple.

I have yet to meet a gourmet apple I haven't liked.  Gooey, sweet, and just a little tart; gourmet caramel apples are one of my top indulgences!  After trying a chocolate-covered, salted caramel apple slice from a friend's fruit basket; I decided I had to recreate the flavor in my favorite shake.  Annnd, I've been drinking this concoction TONS over the last couple weeks!

Ingredients:

• 12 oz water
• 1 sweet-tart apple (like Granny Smith or Honey Crisp)
• 2 tsps. caramel extract or sugar-free caramel coffee syrup (both are good!)
• 1 scoop chocolate Shakeology 
• coarse sea salt to taste

Directions:

Blend all ingredients well.